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HPI RC Cars

HPI Racing has been building radio-controlled cars since 1986, and most of its range is serious kit at serious prices. This page leads with the more affordable end: Nano-TTR minis, Jumpshot trucks and Venture18 crawlers, all backed by a deep stock of HPI parts.

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  • Nano-TTR 1/28 sets from £59.99
  • Jumpshot 1/10 trucks from £139.99
  • Venture18 crawlers from £149.99
  • Over 3,000 HPI parts listed

HPI mini RC cars: Nano-TTR

Tiny 1/28 touring cars with licensed BMW and Mustang bodies. The full sets include a transmitter; the car-only versions suit owners adding to a collection.

Jumpshot and Bullet 1/10

Jumpshot is HPI's 1/10 2WD basher in MT, SC and ST bodies, brushed as standard or brushless as Flux. Bullet 3.0 is the nitro option.

Venture crawlers

Venture18 is a 1/18 scale crawler with licensed Toyota and Ford bodies; the full-size Venture and Wayfinder are for serious trail work.

Vorza 1/8 buggies and truggies

Full-size 1/8 off-roaders in brushless Flux or nitro form. Not cheap, but strong value against other 1/8 race-derived buggies.

More HPI models

HPI spares and upgrades

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HPI on a budget: where to start

HPI was founded in Southern California in 1986 and made its name with cars such as the Savage monster truck and the Baja 5B. Those are well over £400, which is not why most people land on this site. The good news is that HPI also builds smaller, simpler cars that keep the brand's main advantage: parts support that lasts for years after you buy.

If you just want something cheap and fast, an MJX or Rlaarlo will give you more speed per pound. Buy an HPI when you want a car that can be repaired, rebuilt and upgraded rather than replaced.

Affordable HPI models we stock. Prices can change.
ModelScaleMotorPrice fromBest for
Nano-TTR 1969 Mustang RTR-X1/28Electric, RTR set£59.99Desk-top and kitchen-floor racing
Stage-D24 GR Supra (pre-order)1/24Electric, RWD drift£119.99Small-scale drifting
Jumpshot MT V21/10Brushed, 2WD£139.99A first 1/10 basher
Jumpshot SC Flux1/10Brushless, 2WD£199.99Speed on grass and gravel
Venture18 Toyota Hilux SR51/18Brushed, 4WD£149.99Scale crawling in the garden
Venture18 Hilux Flux1/18Brushless, 4WD£199.99Faster trail runs

Choosing between the ranges

Nano-TTR is the cheapest way to own an HPI. At 1/28 it is a table-top car, so think hard floors rather than lawns. The car-only versions at around £40 are for people who already own a Nano-TTR transmitter.

Jumpshot is the obvious first hobby-grade car for older children and adults. It is 2WD, which makes it a little harder to drive than a 4WD truck but simpler and cheaper to fix. Start with the brushed V2 and you can learn on it before deciding whether you need Flux speed. Our first RC car guide walks through that decision.

Venture18 suits anyone who prefers slow, technical driving over speed. Crawling is kinder on parts, and 1/18 means you can build a course in a flower bed. The mini RC cars category groups Venture18, Nano-TTR and Stage-D24 together.

Parts, batteries and support

Parts are the strongest reason to buy HPI. We list over 3,000 HPI parts, from arms and driveshafts to bodies and electronics, and dispatch them from the UK. Check whether your chosen model needs a battery and charger, and read the batteries and chargers guide before you buy.

HPI questions

What is the cheapest HPI RC car?
The Nano-TTR range. Complete sets with transmitter start from £59.99, and car-only versions are a little cheaper. Prices can change.
Is the HPI Jumpshot 2WD or 4WD?
Jumpshot is 2WD. The V2 versions are brushed and the Flux versions are brushless. It comes in monster truck (MT), short course (SC) and stadium truck (ST) bodies.
Are HPI parts easy to get in the UK?
Yes. We list over 3,000 HPI parts and dispatch them from the UK, which is a big reason HPI cars hold their value.
Is a Venture18 good for beginners?
Yes. Crawlers are slow and controlled, so they are easier to learn on and less likely to break. The brushed Venture18 is the cheapest way into HPI crawling.